Executive Director
Location: US, CA, San Franscisco
Salary range: 60000-75000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
Function: Management

Company profile:
In 1998 a broad coalition of Bayview Hunters Point institutions and residents sought to implement findings and recommendations of neighborhood needs assessments and planning studies. The studies documented striking disparities between the Bayview Hunters Point communities and other San Francisco neighborhoods in terms of health status, health outcomes, and access to health services. The studies also recommended creation of a community resource center offering expertise in environmental health science as a vehicle to address these long-standing disparities. Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center ("HERC") was conceived out of this identified need.  In the fall of 1999, HERC received a grant to kick-start HERC.Today, HERC has a strong record of achievement in working collaboratively with a broad range of public and private stakeholders whose support is essential to ensure lasting, sustainable improvement in the health and welfare of neighborhood residents. HERC’s current programs include Asthma Education, Home Assessments, Acupuncture and Wellness Services, and Healthy Food Access. Since its inception, HERC has provided more than 57,000 face-to-face health service contacts and over 26,000 hours of direct service.MissionThe Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center ("HERC") has been dedicated to improving area residents’ quality of life since 2001. HERC reduces disparities between the health of this at-risk community and the rest of San Francisco’s population through health assessments, education, counseling, and appropriate referrals to qualified medical providers. Our primary focus today is on respiratory diseases, including Asthma and COPD, but we are also active in broader projects, including advocacy for environmental justice and policy changes that promote clean air and improve public health.VisionHERC’s three year vision is to improve our successful model of environmental advocacy and community health services as we expand our mission scope to address community health conditions including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. To achieve this vision, HERC will seek to establish strategic partnerships with other health service providers in Bayview Hunters Point and the broader Bay Area.

Job description:
MissionThe Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center ("HERC") has been dedicated to improving area residents’ quality of life since 2001. HERC reduces disparities between the health of this at-risk community and the rest of San Francisco’s population through health assessments, education, counseling, and appropriate referrals to qualified medical providers. Our primary focus today is on respiratory diseases, including Asthma and COPD, but we are also active in broader projects, including advocacy for environmental justice and policy changes that promote clean air and improve public health.VisionHERC’s three year vision is to improve our successful model of environmental advocacy and community health services as we expand our mission scope to address community health conditions including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. To achieve this vision, HERC will seek to establish strategic partnerships with other health service providers in Bayview Hunters Point and the broader Bay Area.POSITIONThe Executive Director (“ED”) is the Chief Executive Officer of HERC.  The ED reports to the Board of Directors, and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for HERC’s staff, programs, expansion, fundraising, and the consistent achievement of HERC’s mission.  S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of all aspects of HERC and the surrounding community. RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership &amp; ManagementAssure that the organization has a long-range strategy to achieve its mission, and that it makes consistent and timely progress towards strategic goals.  Recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.Ensure ongoing excellence in all aspects of HERC, including finance, administration, fundraising, communications, systems, and rigorous program evaluation.Actively engage and energize HERC staff, volunteers, board members, community members, partnering organizations, and funders.Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors. Seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for operations.Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board.Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.CommunicationsSee that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.  Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.Human ResourcesBe responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place. See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization. Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.Budget, Finance, &amp; FundraisingBe responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work. Jointly, with the president and secretary of the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.Expand fundraising activities to support existing program operations and expansion. Identify potential revenue streams to support community services. 

Requirements:
The ED will be thoroughly committed to HERC’s mission. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:Bachelor’s degree several years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.  Master’s degree or other post baccalaureate education strongly preferred. Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate board member relationships.Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.Action-oriented, community-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning.Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed. 

Benefits:
The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000 dependent on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also offer flexible working accommodations. Relocation services are not available.